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I am using an ACE Inhibitor, a Beta blocker and I am always trying to educate myself. I've received two stents and an angioplasty and my ejection fraction rose from 30 to 45, according to my cardiologist.

I am learning more information that has kept me out of the hospital with chf sy. Mainly for myself, I have discovered my diet is a huge factor. If I keep my sodium intake lower than 2000 mg, then I am able to manage my bodies reaction to an overload of sodium. I do however struggle with taking my medications regularly because of the bathroom time. I had a defib inplant put in 9 months ago. I was told prior to this implant that I needed a heart transplant. My original diagnosis with chf was 5 years ago. I am happy I have come through the 5 year period of the original Diagnosis. In which they give a 5 year life from diagnosis. For I am only 44 years old now!!

Thanks for chiming in. What makes HeartConnect works is accumulating the knowledge and experience of many to share with the community.

You are so right about diet. Along with exercise, it is a powerful "medicine!" You have already beat the odds so your experience is especially powerful. If you have any questions this is the place to ask them.

I have the first four covered and have done much to educate myself as to my condition. Yeah, I feel a little bit like a lab rat with all the pills I take, but for the most part, I tolerate the pills pretty well with little side effects. I do suspect the beta blocker for some of the fatigue issues I have, but every day continues to get a bit better.I also think that exercise and trying to maintain a positive attitude are extremely important to healing. The pills I take seem to be working, but it would be nice someday to reduce dosages.